Health State should fund private assessments for autistic children - report There are around 20,000 children on HSE waiting lists for autism assessments, while private assessments can cost up to €2,000
Politics Parents who go private to assess children’s needs could be reimbursed, Dáil toldOpposition parties raised questions about delays for assessments of needs and long waiting lists for services
Transport Disabled drivers scheme gets overhaul after being found ‘not fit for purpose’Government working group found the current scheme was overly restrictive and that a new needs-based grant-aided vehicular adaptation scheme should replace it
Day care deferral option now available to all teens with disabilities Success of pilot project to encourage 1,700 school leavers with disabilities to continue education and training has led to it being made permanent
